📅 May 2026

Prayer Times Calendar for Melbourne - May 2026

This is the complete prayer times calendar for Melbourne, Victoria, Australia for May 2026. All times are calculated using the ISNA method specific to coordinates -37.8136°N, 144.9631°E.

May Prayer Time Patterns in Melbourne

During May 2026, Melbourne experiences autumn conditions in the southern hemisphere. This affects the prayer times throughout the month:

• Fajr (Dawn): Begins at 05:47 on the 1st and shifts to 06:08 by the end of the month
• Maghrib (Sunset): Starts at 17:33 early in the month and changes to 17:10 by month's end
• Daylight Duration: The time between Fajr and Maghrib decreases during this month
• Fasting Hours: From approximately 11 hours 46 minutes to 11 hours 2 minutes

Understanding the Five Daily Prayers

Muslims in Melbourne observe five obligatory daily prayers (Salah), each with its designated time window based on the sun's position:

• Fajr (الفجر): The pre-dawn prayer, performed before sunrise. In May, it begins around 05:47 in Melbourne.
• Dhuhr (الظهر): The midday prayer, offered after the sun passes its zenith. During May, Dhuhr in Melbourne is typically around 12:17.
• Asr (العصر): The afternoon prayer, begins when an object's shadow equals its length. In May, Asr time is approximately 15:12.
• Maghrib (المغرب): The sunset prayer, performed immediately after the sun sets. This also marks Iftar time during Ramadan.
• Isha (العشاء): The night prayer, offered after twilight disappears. In Melbourne during May, Isha begins around 18:47.

ISNA Calculation Method

The prayer times on this page are calculated using the ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) method, which is widely used in Australia. This method uses:

• Fajr angle: 15° below the horizon
• Isha angle: 15° below the horizon
• Asr calculation: Standard (Shafi'i) method where shadow equals object length

Tips for May Prayers in Melbourne

• Autumn brings moderate prayer times, with balanced daylight hours.
• This is an excellent time to establish consistent prayer habits.
• Bookmark this page or install our PWA for quick access to daily prayer times.
• Enable notifications to receive prayer time alerts throughout the day.